Smita Guram

Heading Corporate HR, overseeing all HR functions across 2 factory units, 1 corporate office and 1 analytical labs, spearheading end-to-end recruitment across diverse roles from Marketing to senior leadership; also driving hiring strategies and manpower planning - Leading other inititives. including not limited to, performance management initiatives, management reports, payroll and compliances, Employer Branding activity on Social Media, support L&D team, etc

Headed Talent Acquisition for Lupin's pharmaceutical and diagnostics divisions, managing recruitment across diverse verticals and roles.

- Headed HR & Administration function from inception phase, growing the team to over 250 employees in the first year - Led nationwide hiring across sales, marketing, regulatory, and senior management including PAN India travels - Managed HR operations through challenging COVID-19 periods, including strategic layoffs and subsequent rehiring efforts

- Drove complete HR Operations, Payroll Administration, Statutory Compliance Management - Managing the full spectrum of payroll and compliances

Overseeing all key functions of HR while primarily dedicated to driving complete payroll and statutory compliance related activities for the organization

- Designed and standardized JDs and Management Development Programs - Recognized and awarded for consistently supporting team efforts to elevate departmental performance to new heights

- Designed and implemented Compensation & Position benchmarking along with a Designation Matrix for 1000+ employees - Successfully upgraded ERP systems (Designated - Super User) from Microsoft NAV 2009 to NAV 2013 for payroll - Spearheaded the implementation of the NPS (National Pension Scheme) - Developed and executed annual R&R programs for the entire organization

Independently managed in-house payroll and compliance process for over 550 employees Certified & awarded for efficient timekeeping and timely payroll processing

Managed payroll and MIS